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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | 'I'm not allowed wrestling stuff': hegemonic masculinity and primary school boys |
Author: | Bartholomaeus, C. |
Citation: | Journal of Sociology, 2012; 48(3):227-247 |
Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd. |
Issue Date: | 2012 |
ISSN: | 1440-7833 1741-2978 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Clare Bartholomaeus |
Abstract: | Hegemonic masculinity is Connell’s key concept in a hierarchical framework of masculinities which has had a significant influence on thinking about gender. This article draws on Connell’s theories, previous research and my empirical research to argue that there are limitations to using the concept of hegemonic masculinity, and even hegemonic masculinities, when examining boys and masculinity. Boys are rarely mentioned in definitions and theoretical writing about hegemonic masculinity, yet much research examining primary school boys and masculinity uncritically draws on the concept. My research in Australia with 6- and 7-year-old children found that boys had limited access to hegemonic masculinity. As a possible explanation for its usage by researchers with primary school boys, I explore the potential usefulness of multiple and local hegemonic masculinities. |
Keywords: | Age groups children education feminism gender hegemonic masculinity masculinities primary education |
Rights: | © 2011 The Australian Sociological Association |
DOI: | 10.1177/1440783311413484 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1440783311413484 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Gender Studies and Social Analysis publications |
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